Chesa Acla

A special place in nature with a wonderful view. The cottage is situated at the border of the forest, in walking distance of just about 5 minutes from the center of the village and the post office. You have a beautiful view to the Piz Margna and the Piz Corvatsch. The cottage was built in 1963 and has been renovated several times. Because of the situation at the boarder of the forest this appartment of the ground level is specially appreciated by children and people who feel close to nature. In summer time, the kitchen opens to the lawn and the forest. In winter, the ski courses and the Furtschellas ski station are attainable with skis from the cottage. The appartement of the ground level includes two bedrooms (2 beds each; 16 and 18m2), a kitchen with equipment and a table/corner seat and a bathroom with a shower. The Acla has internet access (WLAN). PCs with internet are available in the most beautiful library in Sils-Baselgia.

Other leisure facilities: Nordic Walking Park with three signposted Nordic walking trails.

Excursion possibilities:
What mountains. What lakes. What light! Whether on the 580km (360 miles) of hiking paths strewn over all the mountains or by mountain bike along 400km (250 miles) of fabulous trails: the Upper Engadin offers a superb network of paths and trails amidst an unspoilt Alpine landscape and the inspiring lake plateau. Four flow trails on the Corviglia guarantee a perfect flow. Equally popular among sports enthusiasts are the Upper Engadin lakes; kiting, sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddling – the possibilities are virtually endless. The expanse of the inspiring high-lying valley can be experienced in a particularly striking way on the two 18-hole golf courses in Samedan and Zuoz. And besides the wide range of sporting options, visitors can take advantage of the first-class cultural activities on offer, such as a visit to a museum or to one of the numerous art galleries in the various villages.  


In winter, the ski areas of Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza and family friendly Zuoz invite ski and snowboard enthusiasts to revel in 350 kilometres (218 miles) of the finest powder snow. Cross-country skiers will find over 220km (137 miles) of perfectly groomed trails in the Upper Engadin and the side valleys. The winter hiking paths and cross-country ski trails on the frozen Upper Engadin lakes are characterised by their light, sunshine and space amidst inspiring Alpine scenery. Those who would like to enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the snow-covered forests can explore the side valleys of Val Roseg, Val Fex or Val Bever on 150 kilometres (90 miles) of winter hiking paths. Visitors who prefer to have everything in view, meanwhile, will delight in the breathtaking vistas on the panorama hiking trails high above the lakes on Muottas Muragl.  


Families can bask in the Engadin sun during a ride in a horse-drawn carriage into the Val Roseg or Val Fex, or race down the mountainside into the valley on the winding, 4.2km (2.6 mile) long toboggan run on Muottas Muragl. 


 


Welcome to the Engadin.

Other bedroom furniture (Bedroom1): A baby cot is available on request.

Nearby sports facilities: Fishing, Basketball, Mountain climbing, Football area, Ice skating, Golf course, Hunting facilities, Canoeing, Climbing, Mountainbiking, Paragliding, Bike tours, Toboggen, Rowing, Skiing (alpin), Cross-country skiing, Sport center, Squash, Surfing, Tennis, Sailing

Location description: Sils – an enrichment for the body, mind and soul
Sils is a place overflowing with life energy; this can actually be scientifically measured. But why bother when you are anyway guaranteed to fall under the spell of the landscape at first sight?
Writers such as Nietzsche, artists like Beuys, and musicians such as David Bowie drew inspiration from the wonderful open spaces and the magical light here, and each played a considerable role in establishing Sils as the cultural centre of the Engadin. These days – with good reason and not without a sense of pride – both local inhabitants and guests from all over the world describe Sils as a place abounding in life force and natural earth energy. For particularly high values on the Bovis scale – the life force index – have been measured here. Nestling idyllically between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana, the village lies at the gateway to the romantic Fex Valley and is the perfect starting point for walks through this wide open, light-flooded valley. In winter, the best way to explore the valley is by taking a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh.
Those for whom the sky’s the limit will find a variety of routes for hiking and mountain-biking tours on Sil’s home mountain, the Furtschellas. Moreover, a trip on Lake Sils on board Europe’s highest-altitude scheduled cruise boat provides particularly spectacular views of the beautiful Alpine scenery.
However, Sils is also the perfect departure point for winter hikes and cross-country ski tours through the wide expanse of the frozen lakes, which trustingly huddle around the Furtschellas. From the Furtschellas, you can get higher still in no time at all – on the Corvatsch, home to the highest summit station in the Eastern Alps (3303m/10,836ft). And from here, 120 kilometres (75 miles) of challenging pistes lead back down into the valley.

Basic information:

- Pets allowed: none

Top features :

- heating: In part

- daylight

Cooking/Living:

- coffee machine: coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge
- stove: 2-plate stove, electric stove
- dishtowels

Outside area:

- outdoor furniture

Surroundings:

- view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn
- directly at the edge of the wood
- going out: 300 m
- playground: 400 m
- Public swimming pool: 800 m
- distance to ski school: 400 m
- mountain rail: 1,0 km

Distinctive features:

- Suitable for fishing